Sec. 26-186. - Setting hearings.

(a)

All proposals for amending zone boundaries or classifications of property uses within such zones, General Plan amendments, conditional use permits, precise plans, amendments and rezones as are defined by this chapter, or the granting of variances (except minor modifications), as provided in this chapter, shall be set by the secretary of the Planning Commission for public hearing when such hearings are to be held before the Planning Commission, by the clerk of the City Council when such hearings are to be held by it.

(b)

All proposals requiring a hearing as provided in this article shall be considered by the Community Development Director or their designee in a public hearing when such hearings are to be held before. A hearing will only take place if a request for such hearing is made with the planning division within the ten (10) day public review period. If such a request is received, a notice shall be mailed in accordance with section 26-187. If no request for hearing is received within the stated time, the Community Development Director or their designee shall have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the proposal without benefit of a hearing. Conversely, the Community Development Director or their designee may elect to not rule on the proposal prior to noticing and transfer the matter directly to the Planning Commission, to be heard within thirty (30) days from the date this election by the Community Development Director or their designee is provided in writing to the applicant. All times as set out herein shall be calendar days unless otherwise indicated.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)